Why it exists
Most speech timing tools stop at a quick estimate. Speechpace is built around the full rehearsal loop: paste your draft, adjust your pace, see section timing, and practice against a live timer.
About
About Speechpace
Speechpace is a private, browser-based speech timing tool built for people who write, edit, and rehearse spoken words. It helps you estimate, refine, and practice delivery without sending your text to a server.
Who it helps
Students, keynote speakers, wedding speakers, podcasters, pastors, teachers, sales teams, and founders all use pacing differently. Speechpace is designed to stay simple enough for quick checks and strong enough for live rehearsal.
How we calculate speech time
Speechpace uses standard speech-rate benchmarks to estimate how long your text will take to deliver aloud. The core formula is straightforward: word count divided by words per minute (WPM), then converted to minutes and seconds.
The 130 WPM average aligns with recommendations from Toastmasters International and communication research on conversational presentation pace. Slow speakers tend toward 100 WPM, while experienced presenters can reach 160 WPM without sounding rushed.
For silent reading time, we use 238 WPM, a figure supported by research from Iris Reading on average adult reading speed. Reading is typically 1.5–2x faster than speaking because silent processing doesn't require articulation.
Privacy and data
Speechpace runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your speech text is never sent to a server, stored, or logged. This design ensures privacy for sensitive drafts, rehearsal notes, and proprietary content while keeping the tool fast and reliable.